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The Houston Contemporary Museum of Art credits her for creating, “a living art form,” influencing drill team and auxiliary line fans around the world.

She began her halftime show revolution in Greenville.

Davis commissioned a local carpenter to construct wooden batons, then she created a team consisting of Greenville High girls and taught them to dance with bugles, flags, various props, drums and these new batons.

The girls were called, “Flaming Flashes,” and a new art, and halftime show, was born.

Davis died in December 1993, but one of her final interviews ran in the March 1994 issue of Texas Monthly.

“I saw a boy standing by the field, watching us. Something he had in his hand kept flashing, reflecting the sun,” recalled Davis in the magazine interview. “When I went over to him, I found he had a baton. That’s where I got the idea to have light-weight

Victoria WhitWellStaff Writer

The KC Theatre Department will present Tom Stoppard’s modern classic Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, and the play will run through Saturday, Oct. 11, with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, in the Van Cliburn Auditorium.

General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and $5 for KC students with a student ID.

The play is appropriate for all

ages, however, children under the age of seven will not be admitted. Late arrivals will also not be admitted.

The box office will open one hour prior to each performance.

For reservations, call 903-983-8126 or e-mail the KC Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@kilgore.edu. Reserved tickets may be picked up at the Box Office beginning one hour before curtain on the day of the performance.

The play is directed by Micah Goodding and is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

I hold very high standards for my girls. I want them to look, think, act and dress like ladies.“ ”

– Gussie Nell Davis

In a time when halftime shows were filled with bugle

corps, drumlines and pep squads, one woman changed the

halftime experience for football fans all over the US.

Gussie Nell Davis created the Rangerettes 75 years ago.

leah Bryce • Staff Writer wooden batons made for the Flashes, since there was no place to buy such a thing back then.”

Once Davis made history with the Flaming Flashes, others sought her out for the same position at their schools.

These fans included KC’s president B.E. Masters, from whom she accepted a dual job offer and challenge.

“He told me he wanted something to keep the fans in the seats at halftime of the football games,” Davis said. “I thought the college needed a first-rate girls’ organization to attract more women to the campus.”

After accepting the challenge Davis designed an elite group of women — the Rangerettes.

For the second time in her life Davis made history by constructing an original female halftime squad. This time, they needed unique uniforms.

“I came to Kilgore in the fall of 1939. One of my first friends was Mrs. Earl (Vinnie) Ford,” Davis said. “She had a son, Earl Jr. (a KC art student), who designed the Rangerette uniform at home, with his mother and me hanging over his shoulder. Our skirts for the original uniform were two inches above the knees. I can’t believe we were so daring.”

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The Early Childhood Center is participating in their annual Miracle Mile Walk at KC on Friday, Oct. 17, to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

They will have designated people at different buildings where they are holding signs for the walk and cans that are decorated with St. Jude’s logo. The cans will have slots for the children and staff to put money in as they are walking to the buildings.

All the children will be involved in the walk.

Since 1990, KC’s Early Childhood students have raised more than $20,000. Katie Moses, ECC Director says, “Just because they are small and young, doesn’t mean they can’t help make a difference.”

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way for the nation to understand and help cure childhood cancer and other life diseases.

For more information, contact Moses at 903-988-3793 or kmoses@kilgore.edu.

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What does it mean to you to be the Rangerette Captain?Being the Rangerette Captain is both an honor and a blessing.

Having the opportunity to lead this wonderful team is something I will always cherish. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine myself in this position, but it has honestly been one of the biggest blessings and has changed my life for the better. Who is your biggest inspiration?Most people would say their biggest inspiration is a family

member or their dance teacher. In my case, this is true. It’s a privilege for me to work alongside our assistant director and choreographer, Mrs. Wayne. She pushes me to put 100 percent of my energy and effort into everything I do in life. She expects perfection, and won’t settle for anything less, and this is what strives me to be the best version of myself I can be. Her com-mitment and dedication to Rangerettes inspires me to give all that I have to this organization. Having the opportunity to work alongside her everyday is an honor and a privilege. When did you start dancing/drill teams?I started dancing at the age of four and I got involved with

drill team my freshman year of high school. Why did you choose KC?I chose Kilgore College because I wanted to try out and

become a part of the Rangerette organization. I also chose Kilgore because I knew it would be a nice transition from my high school into a university, and I knew if I came here I would establish friendships that would stick with me for the rest of my life. What is your biggest struggle in being captain?The most challenging part that comes with being captain is

that sometimes it’s hard to manage my time. With practice, schoolwork, and other responsibilities that fall on my plate, it can be challenging to complete each task in a timely manner. I always joke around that I need 48 hours in my day! However, it’s all worth it in the end because I’m doing everything I can to help make this a fun and successful year for the team that I love with my whole heart. What is your favorite part about being captain?My favorite part is watching the team grow and improve each

and every day. Since I lead practices, I watch the team a lot and make sure the dances are polished to perfection. Sometimes there are tough days, but when everyone hits their ending position on Saturday night and talks about how thrilling it was after each performance, it makes my heart so happy. It’s when everyone feels proud and accomplished after performing in the red, white, and blue-that’s my favorite part of not only being captain, but of being a Rangerette in general. Where do you plan to transfer when you’re finished

here?I plan on transferring to either Texas A&M or TCU.What are your future plans after college?I want to study athletic training and eventually become a

trainer for dancers and gymnasts. I also want to continue danc-ing, and I’d like to branch out into other aspects of the per-forming arts, such as acting and singing.

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Students can play tactical laser tag from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, on the Lee Mall area, across from Randolph C. Watson Library.

This free event is organized by Ross Costanzo, assistant director of student life, and Kramer Entertainment. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Christian Campus Center.

Those looking for something to do in between classes and want to challenge their fellow students to an epic match of laser tag, then just show up and get ready for battle.

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Do you use your Student ID to pay for meals at the Ranger Cafe?If so, CampusDish has a convenient

way for you to keep up with the remaining balance on your card with the Low Balance Alert program.

Low Balance Alert notifies students by email when their balance is below a certain amount.

In the email, there is a link which will take the student to a page with instructions on how to reload the card directly from the web.

The service is free and anyone with a CampusDish account can use it.

To sign up to receive a Low Balance Alert, create a CampusDish account at www.campusdish.com.

After creating an account, it will allow you to link your Student ID card to the CampusDish account.

For any questions about CampusDish Messenger or the Low Balance alert system, contact the Dining Services office at 903-983-8266 or 903-983-8280.

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Student loan refunds are available for first-time students on Thursday, Oct. 9. As tempting as it may be to spend what seems like free money, students must be responsible with their refunds, according to the Financial Aid office.

If a refund comes from a student loan, it must be paid after graduation, if the student drops out of school or if they are enrolled in less than six hours per semester.

All loan money must be paid back over time, and some loans accumulate interest. The current standard interest rate is around 6.8 percent.

For first-time borrowers, there are a couple of options for what the money can be used for, depending on what best fits their situation.

Students can immediately use their refund to repay their loan debt. This way, they will not be responsible for paying as much after they graduate, and will have less interest to pay as well.

Another option is to keep the money and use

it for school-related expenses, such as dorm living expenses, gas to and from school and school supplies. The money can also be saved to use the next semester.

Many students may be tempted to use the money for personal use. Some may use it to go on vacations or party. This is not a wise thing to do unless a student knows they can pay it back.

Ideally students will pay some of it back before graduating. No one is guaranteed a job after graduating, and the interest and loans will pile up and engulf a person in its debt.

The more you do not have to borrow, or quickly pay back, the better off you will be financially after you graduate.

Contact the Financial Aid Office at 903-983-8211 if you have any questions about your student loan refunds.

The Ranger Ambassadors are hosting a Movie Night at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to students.

Donations are appreciated. Snacks and

refreshments will be available for guests.They will be showing “Divergent,” a

movie based on a popular Young Adult book series.

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Leading psychologists today have discovered that the most common fear is public speaking. At KC, public speaking classes are, generally speaking, a required course. Speech instructor Ann Gerrity kicks each semester off with the demonstration speeches in an effort to help students get used to speaking in front of a group.

“The hardest part was being nervous,” Chelsea Jones said. “That, and remembering to talk slower than normal.”

Gerrity uses the “how-to” speeches first because it helps students focus on a process they’re already familiar with. This can take some of the edge off of standing in front of a group. Plus it highlights some of the students’ special skills or knowledge — from making candles to picking locks.

All speeches require strict rules such as; a time limit, a dress code and visual aids. Most speeches, also require a list of sources, but the demonstration speeches do not

require any. This is another plus for the first round, Gerrity said.

“I think a demonstration speech could help you in the future, because you get the feedback from your audience whenever you’re speaking,” said Darian Duke, Gladewater freshman. “You have a certain procedure by doing step one first, then step two and et cetera. So you could set your next speeches the same way.”

As the speeches continue, the hope is that students will grow in the ability to speak in public, with ease and confidence. By the end of the semester each student will have completed six speeches, with the final speech ranging from seven minutes to twelve minutes — the longest speech the students are assigned.

“I’m learning how to properly give a speech and tips that will not only help during the class, but for my future, as well,” said Angelina Mitchell, Longview freshman. “After, my first speech I’m already feeling more confident about speeches in my future. Speaking in front of a group of people wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.”

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With guitar in hand, and raw passion in his heart, Chris Colston will take The Back Porch patio stage at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Colston, a Lindale native, is also a nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year for the 2014 East Texas Music Awards.

Like many East Texans, Colston’s love of classic country music comes from influences such as Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Jamey Johnson, Kevin Fowler and others.

In addition to playing some of their cover songs, Colston also has original songs, including “Guitar Playing Outlaw,” which has a raw feeling that harkens back to days of old, when music had a simpler feel.

Within the last year, 18-year-old Colston has traveled all over Texas, playing shows and entering competitions.

He took third runner up and People’s Choice Award at the John Ritter Showcase, hosted by the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage.

He also earned first place at the Grapevine Opry Summer Talent Search, as well as taking first place with an original song at the KPXI Radio Country Showdown.

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On a Saturday in September 1940, the Rangerettes debuted with fireworks showering behind them, spelling out Rangerettes.

Thanks to local friend and Rangerette supporter, L.N. Crim, Davis’ “girls” made a fiery flash and continued featuring fireworks in their shows until the war began and such items were rationed.

“I was frightened during the first performance. I didn’t know if I had a job after the game,” Davis said.

Her fear was in vain. Davis remained at KC, directing the Rangerettes for another 40 years.

She directed them not only in dance, but also in manners and the ways of life.

“I learned many things from Miss Davis, but I think the one that is so special to me is, ‘to be the best you can be.’ We learned to always be a lady, to be dependable, stand tall and show your personality,” said Joanne Rambo Hankins, 1945-1947 line. “Being a Rangerette helped us all to achieve our goals in life.”

Davis always took a special interest in her dancers, and screened the men they dated to make certain they were appropriate for her ladies. Davis’ influence extended beyond the field.

“We didn’t just teach them to dance, we taught them to be poised, how to walk correctly, remember names,” Davis said. “I also would tell them to be careful who they dated--not to go out with a deadbeat. Find out if he’ll be successful. I told them to see their prospective husbands in a different environment than college life before settling down with him.”

After, 75 years, the Rangerettes are still dedicated because of Davis’ attitude from the beginning.

Pushing for perfection she raised a bar for each woman who tries out for a spot on the line and has a created a reputation of greatness for them.

“Being a Rangerette to me means that I have reached a goal that I have had for many years; and there is no place I would rather be,” said Taylor Walker, Kilgore sophomore. “I strived to become a Rangerette because I’ve had the honor of watching this team throughout my life and I have always looked up to them for their skill and reputation. Being on this team has brought me happiness that has far exceeded my expectations.”

Since 1940, the Rangerettes have been making history with their performances at the annual Cotton Bowl, KC Ranger sporting events and the Rangerette Revels.

All of this started with one woman’s creative dreams and ambition, funneled into young women’s lives.

“I hold very high standards

for my girls. I want them to look, think, act and dress like ladies,” Davis said. “I want them to complete their education and to work

as hard at whatever they choose to do in life as they have at being Rangerettes. Perhaps that’s been the secret of our success.”

Miss Davis: First director creates unique art form You can’t take up two places in the line.“ ”– Gussie Nell Davis as quoted in “Remembering Gussie Nell”

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Ex-Student of the Year

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Shelley Stoeck Wayne

Archie Whitfield

HOMECOMING ACTIVITIESQ Rangerette Forever Homecoming Brunch11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 4

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Q Homecoming King and Queen Crowningaround 2:35 p.m., Saturday,

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Shelley Stoeck Wayne, assistant director and choreographer for the Rangerettes, has been named KC Ex-Student of the Year.

Wayne recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Dance Educators Association. This is awarded annually to the a dance educator with at least

15 years of service and “exhibits a true dedication toward the advancement of dance/drill team.” She will be honored at the 2015 TDEA convention for her accomplishments.

Wayne also received the NISOD Award of Excellence in Teaching in 2012, and is a lifetime member of Rangerettes Forever.

She currently teaches dance in the KC Fine Arts Department and is co-owner of Encore Creative Productions, a dance/drill team company specializing in private instruction summer camps and leadership training.

Wayne taught for NCA Superstar from 1985 to 1993 and Starmakers Dance and Performance Camps from 1994 to 2003.

A native of Houston, Wayne attended North Shore High School in Galena Park where she was captain of the high school drill team, the Scarlets, her senior year.

After high school, she attended KC and was a Rangerette from 1985 to 1987. She was a lieutenant and member of the Swingsters.

Wayne graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1991 from Southwest Texas State University (now called Texas State University) and earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2000. She directed the drill team at Westfield High School in Spring for one year before accepting her current job with the Rangerettes in 1993.

Each summer, Wayne and Rangerette Director Dana Blair co-direct the Rangerette summer camps for high school students. She and her husband, Michael, have a daughter, Ryan, who is a sophomore at Kilgore High School.

“I’m extremely honored and very grateful for this award,” Wayne said. “It feels great, from being a student here to now being a part of the staff. It makes it all so much better that it’s the Rangerettes 75th year anniversary.”

Richard Nguyen and David McCarty contributed to this article.

KC recognized Archie Whitfield as this year’s Honored Retiree. He is special to the college for his dedication and his efforts to help KC on a continued basis.

Whitfield began working at KC in 1985. He was the director of college relations for 15 years, from 1985 until 2000.

In 2000, Whitfield was named Director of Development and Marketing for Laird Memorial Hospital in Kilgore where he worked until 2004. Since then, Whitfield has worked for the Ana-Lab Corporation in Kilgore.

In 2012, Whitfield was named to the KC Athletics Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Contributor.

Whitfield was born in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School. From there, he went to Tyler Junior College and received an Associate of Arts degree. He later earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and Management degree from The University of Texas at Tyler. He later earned his Master of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Speech and Journalism there as well.

Whitfield began his professional career in 1960 as a sports writer for the Texarkana Gazette. From later in 1960 until 1963, he worked at the Tyler Morning Telegraph as a sports writer,

and then at the Marshall News Messenger from 1963-65 as Sports Editor. From 1965-75, he served in the capacities of Sports Editor and later Managing Editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and the Tyler Courier-Times Telegraph.

From 1975-85, Whitfield worked at The University of Texas at Tyler as its Director of Public Information.

He now lives in Kilgore with his wife Mildred. His son, David, is the network administrator at KC and his daughter, Capt. Darla Whitfield, is a dentist. He has a daughter-in-law, Sarah, and three grandchildren who either attend or graduated from Kilgore High School.

Logan Holloway, Hunter Lohr and Kevon Price contributed to this article.

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“I have always been proud to say, ‘Yes, I was a Kilgore College Rangerette,” said Joanne Rambo Hankins, one of this year’s distinguished alumna. “When you take that final bow on the field, it is this kind of pride that remains with you for a lifetime.”

Hankins was born in Iowa Park in 1928, and came to Kilgore in 1932 during the East Texas Oil Boom. She graduated from Kilgore High School in May 1945. Living in Kilgore, she always wanted to become a Rangerette.

Joanne missed her first day of a three-day tryout because they were out of town visiting relatives, but she was there for the rest of the tryouts. Those trying out learned a routine to “Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag.”

“I was so excited when my name, Joanne Rambo, was called. I was a Rangerette, one of Miss Davis’ girls, one of a kind,” Hankins said. She remembers proudly carrying her uniform, boots, hat, belt and gauntlets home on the city bus she rode to KC each day. That first year was full of performances at football and basketball games and Christmas parades. In Fall 1946, Hankins performed in the first Little Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

Hankins’ years as a Rangerette are some of the most memorable. “Being a Rangerette doesn’t end when you get too old to do the ‘High Kick.’ Being a Rangerette is an honor that no one can take away. Being a Rangerette creates memories that are never to be forgotten and lifetime friends that are always there for each other.”

During her time as a Forever, she has volunteered at summer camps, Rangerette Showcase, Rangerette Revels and the Gussie Nell Davis Dance Classic. She has also served food at a variety of Rangerette functions and has given speeches to Hopefuls and new Rangerettes.

In 2006, Kathryn Zwick asked Hankins to work in the new Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence.

“I have had the pleasure of being with about 360 beautiful young ladies, two resident managers, Mrs. Erin Oian Boyd and Ms. Shirley Hankins Arredondo, and a wonderful staff,” Hankins said. “I learned many things from Miss Davis, but I think the one that is so special to me is, ‘to be the best you can be.’ We learned to always be a lady, be dependable, stand tall and show your personality.”

— Jordan Baker, Thao Nguyen and Victoria Whitwell contributed to this article.

In the early 1940s, an inexperienced dancer took a chance and tried out for the Kilgore College Rangerettes. This decision led to her admission on the team, as well as her becoming a Lifetime Member of the Rangerettes Forever organization. Her name is Wilda Rodriguez Andrews.

“I had never danced, but tried out for the Rangerettes and made it,” said Andrews. “I was so proud and thankful for the privilege of being a Kilgore College Rangerette, and it was truly a dream come true.”

Andrew’s time as a KC Rangerette was during a period of war, which limited the distance the team could travel for performances.

“We did not get to make any big trips,” said Andrews. “We went to Harmon General Hospital in Longview and Camp Fannin in Tyler. We also marched in the Henderson, Overton, Gladewater and Kilgore Christmas parades, and of course performed at all Kilgore College football home games.”

Upon graduation from KC in 1945, Andrews moved to Shreveport where she met the love of her life, Carroll W. Andrews, Jr. Through 55 years of marriage, they had three boys, seven granddaughters, one grandson and two great-grandchildren, with one of her granddaughters following in her footsteps and becoming a member of the 62nd Rangerette Line. In 2007, Wilda performed as a Rangerette Forever in the Cotton Bowl football game and half-time performance, along with grand-daughter Nina.

When the Rangerettes Forever organization formed in 1979, Andrews joined and traveled with the Rangerettes, performing at several Forever events, including the 1983 and 1984 East/West Shrine Game in Palo Alto, Calif. Also as a Forever, Andrews performed in the 1989 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City (in the snow), and rode on he float with Gussie Nell Davis in the 1990 Cotton Bowl New Year’s Parade in Dallas (this was Davis’ last parade). Encouraged by her husband, she traveled with the Rangerettes to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ireland in 2000 and the couple established a scholarship in 2001. After Carroll’s death in 2004, Wilda continued to travel, accompanying the Rangerettes on a cruise to Cozumel, and planning a return trip to Dublin with the line in 2015.

“I could not have done it without the unwavering support of my husband, Carroll,” Andrews said. “It has truly been (and still is) a wonderful life. I am indebted to Kilgore College for a great education, a wonderful experience and a life-long association with some of the finest people in the world.” — Kat Agee and Tiffany Grigg contributed to this article.

“Being a Rangerette doesn’t end when you’re

too old to do the ‘High Kick.’”

“It has truly been (and still is) a wonderful life.”

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DEVIN BROOKSSports Editor

The Rangers defeated the Navarro College Bulldogs in exciting fashion, giving KC its first conference win of the season. KC (4-1, 1-1) ripped the Bulldogs’ heart out on the last play of the game to secure a 37-31 victory. Quarterback Javelle Allen threw a pass to the middle of the field to receiver Louis Daily who evaded several Navarro defenders and jumped into the end zone for the game-winning 40-yard touchdown as time expired.

The beginning of the game was almost as exciting as the last play of the game. On KC’s first play of the game running back Corey Davis broke off a 68-yard touchdown run to give KC early 7-0 advantage. Navarro’s kicker, Carlos Macias boomed a 38-yard field goal to make the score 7-3.

Later, Allen found Daily for the 15-yard touchdown to increase the KC lead to 14-3 with six minutes remaining the opening quarter. Both teams traded touchdowns in the second quarter with Navarro scoring two and KC scoring one as Kilgore took a 21-17 lead at halftime.

The entire game was evenly matched.

After a three-and-out by Navarro, KC’s offense drove down the field and Allen found tight end Chris Chumley who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the back of the end zone for the touchdown. That score gave KC a 28-17 lead with 9:52 left in the third quarter. Navarro answered back on its

next possession with a 26-yard run by the leading rusher in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference, Ke’aun Kinner. That narrowed KC’s lead to 28-24 with eight minutes left in the third quarter.

After KC failed to convert on third down kicker Luis Sanchez connected on a 44-yard field goal to extend KC’s lead to 31-24 with four minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Navarro tied the game on its next drive. Kinner rushed for 25 yards on this drive along with a couple of rushes by running back Xavier Turner and quarterback Carson Earp. This set up a 16-yard touchdown catch and run by Kinner after he evaded and bounced off of every KC defender that came near him. This tied the game at 31 with 30 seconds left in the game, and KC would eventually win the game with the 40-yard touchdown catch by Daily.

The teams combined for 992 yards of offense with KC racking up 543 of those yards. Allen went 17-38 with 319 yards and four touchdowns while Davis had 16 rushes for 136 yards and one touchdown. Daily had seven catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Navarro’s Kinner had 31 carries for 147 yards with one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown. Sophomore cornerback Kevin Wharry also recorded one interception, giving him three on the season.

The victory propelled KC up a notch to a Number 13 ranking in the National Junior Community College Association rankings.

LOgaN HOLLOwayStaff Writer

The KC Ranger Softball Team reached the midway point of the fall season last Saturday with a double header versus the LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets. While splitting the two games, the Rangers nevertheless look poised to continue their

strong play into October after impressive showings from both the offense and defense this weekend.

The Rangers drew first blood on the day with a 5-1 evisceration of their host, rallying around the bat of Ryanne Lunceford and the arm of Renee Jones. Lunceford was able to drive in four runs on two hits, singling in the first and

doubling in the third. Jones was no more merciful on defense, striking out eight batters while allowing just one hit and no earned runs for the win. Taylor Sieber supplied two hits and drove in a run, and Jones, Bianca Van Vlerah, Keabria Hunter and Mallory Ford each added hits to the final tally.

The late game was not quite so

kind to the visitors, unfortunately, as the host Yellow Jackets rebounded for a 3-1 victory. Van Vlerah drove in the Rangers’ lone run in the game with her only hit. Lunceford, Sieber, Ford, Mallory Woodruff, Kelsey Ancelot and Jenna Johnson joined her with one run apiece. Hayley Vavra and Jordyn Rogers split the pitching load, with Rogers allowing three

runs on four hits in her three innings at work. Vavra was able to earn five strikeouts to just three hits in four innings of relief, but was not able to earn the save.

The finale results of the day left Kilgore with a 7-4 record heading into October. They will next be seen in the UT Tyler Tournament, which starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Tyler.

KEVON PRIcEStaff Writer

It’s Homecoming Week for the Rangers, who are hosting the Northeast Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen. The Norse-men are coming in with a 2-3 record, but no conference wins. Through their first five games, the Norsemen are averaging 21 points per game. They have a well-balanced attack on the ground and the passing game has led them to average around 365 yards per game.

Leading the way for the Norse-men is sophomore quarterback Dezmond Stegall, and sharing the reps with him is freshman quarterback Zac Carter. So far, Stegall has thrown for 400 yards on 79 attempts and Carter has thrown 280 yards with 44 at-tempts. Both of these quarter-backs are averaging around 135

yards per game.On the ground for the Norse-

men is freshman running back Cameron Booty. Through five games, Booty has carried the ball 93 times for 583 yards with 3 touchdowns. He is 8th in the nation with an average of 116 yards per game among running backs.

The Rangers on the other hand are coming off one of their best wins of the season by scoring a last second touchdown to put them over the 8th ranked Na-varro Bulldogs, 37-31. Coming into this game, the Rangers are 10th in the nation in total offense and are averaging 424 yards per game. This offense is led by sophomore quarterback Javelle Allen and sophomore quarterback Averion Hurts. Al-len, who is coming off a mirac-ulous game against Navarro, has thrown the ball 103 times

for 878 yards, 10 touchdowns and only one interception. He averages around 175 yards per game through the air.

The Rangers’ high-powered running game features a tan-dem of running backs, includ-ing Corey Davis, Eddie Smith and Keevon Aldridge. Davis leads the ground game with 323 yards, followed Smith with 266 and Aldridge coming in with 142 yards.

This Ranger defense has held most of their opponents to 25 points per game. The defense is led by freshman defensive line-man Demontrai Lewis, sopho-more defensive lineman Cliff Butler and sophomore safety Jordan Burton.

Come on out and support your Rangers for this homecoming game as they are hoping to get ahead in the conference with another win.

KC wins as time expires

Date Opponent Location Time/ ScoreAug. 30 Arkansas Baptist Little Rock, Ark. W 45-7Sept. 6 Georgia Military College Milledge, Ga. W 28-19

Sept. 13 Southeast Prep Kilgore W 52-15Sept. 20 Trinity Valley* Athens L 52-35Sept. 27 Navarro* Kilgore W 37-31Oct. 4 N.E. Oklahoma (Homecoming)* Kilgore 3 p.m.Oct. 11 Cisco College* Cisco 3 p.m.

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Powder Puff football teams went to battle Sept. 30 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, with the Purple Team emerging victorious. Cassidy Hale, Tyler sophomore (left), and

Michelle Chatman, Katy freshman (above), were among players going for the glory of victory.

If you know or have ever talked to a former Rangerette, then she might have said that being a

Rangerette was the best two years of her life. As a “somewhat new” sophomore Rangerette I am not quite qualified to vouch for that statement yet, but for now I can assure that the experience so far has definitely been unexplainably remarkable.

This art form that I have pursued as my passion has been a part of my life since I was 3-years-old. From learning ballet as a child to my first performance as a Rangerette, dancing has always been a part

of the person that I wanted to become.

Although I did grow up in the dance world, I was not introduced to Rangerettes or how wonderful of an organization it was until I became one.

If I am being 100 percent honest, I had no clue exactly what I was getting myself into by trying out.

At first, it was a hard adjustment

to make, as a first-year college student. Every day I was faced with a new challenge, from remembering if I was wearing the correct clothes to practice or when my next home work assignment was due.

As a freshman Rangerette your job is simply to follow the rules and learn how to be a perfect sophomore. This process was not always easy and there are times when I did mess up, but it taught me how to take pride in myself and how to be a respectful young woman.

Being a Rangerette has also taught me that you do not give up when it gets hard. Every day

a Rangerette spends roughly around three to four hours, and on some days longer, perfecting the same dances and are reminded of the polish that we have gone over numerous times because there is no such thing as perfect. There is always room for improvement in every aspect of your life.

If I was never given the privilege to be a part of something that requires so much hard work and dedication at such a young age, I truly don’t think I would be the same young woman that I am today. I am thankful for the lessons I have learned, and for each time I get to perform in that

simple, yet so elegant, red, white and blue uniform.

It is truly an honor to stand alongside 71 other young women in the same exact uniform and feel like you are a part of something way bigger than just yourself.

I am experiencing something that most are not fortunate enough to be part of. The life lessons, memories and friends that I have made along this journey will only grow as my sophomore year as a World Famous Kilgore College Rangerette continues.

Jordan Baird is a sophomore journalism major from Magnolia.

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Canaan SpellOrange Freshman

Christian GillLongview Sophomore

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YOUR VIEWWhat do you think should be done with the LA building space?

Rangerettes continues to inspire after 75 years

JORDAN

BAIRD

Opinion Editor

Fifty-seven years ago, Russia launched Sputnik I, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and the Liberal Arts Building was built on the KC

campus. Most students currently attending KC weren’t even born yet. For several decades, the LA Building was a big part of KC. But for the last few decades, the building steadily declined. After much deliberation, the forlorn building’s fate was sealed and it was finally slated for demolition.Now in its place is a large, open patch of

grass. It’s been like this ever since the rubble was cleared. Looking at it, it’s very open. And barren. It seems rather strange to be in the heart of KC and to be able to stand in a field of grass. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sure, it stands out as a little odd, but it’s also surprisingly nice.In September, DJ KC of the Blaze held an

event on KC campus. A variety of activities took place on the LA ground. Bumper soccer and “zorb balls” took place as part of the event. These activities couldn’t have taken place anywhere else on campus. A laser tag event is planned for next Tuesday. These present the seeds of possibility for this newly opened patch of land.Opportunities for this extra space include

additional parking, or new structures. But there is another possibility that might be just as good – if not better.

What if, instead of adding more concrete and steel, the LA ground is kept essentially as it is. It could be nice to have an open area with a few tables under pavilions to allow students to eat outside. In essence, make the LA grounds an outdoor location for students and faculty to hang out and partake in a variety of outdoor activities. It would be nice if we had our own little playground.Even better, it would already have a name.The space could take in the section

of campus known as Lee Mall. Former supervisor of maintenance, Davis Russell Lee, kept the grounds looking good from 1942 to 1989, (with a 3-year stint in the U.S. Army during World War II). His 47-year career included mowing the lawn, trimming the hedges and planting shrubs and trees. He also began a family tradition when his son Ronnie came to work in the maintenance department. Russell’s grand-daughter and Ronnie’s daughter, Ronda Lee Callaway, is currently an executive assistant and research data specialist with the Office of the Vice President of Institutional Planning. Ronda, 30, recalls attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony with her parents and her sister. She has stated that the family doesn’t want this special area taken away. Let’s honor Lee’s legacy by expanding the

Mall and renewing the legacy of the man known for actually beautifying this campus.

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Chandler Bowen, Gladewater freshman, and Allen Faircloth, Kilgore sophomore, enjoy the barbecue served after the pep rally.

Sophomore Swingsters perform their hip-hop dance routine at the pep rally.

Charlie’s Snoballs gives out free snowcones after the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Alexia Berryman puts her guns up.

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Cheerleaders, Rangerette Swingsters, Twirlers and Ranger Band performed

at the pep rally. Barbecue and snow cones were enjoyed afterward.

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